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Technology & AI•by Staff•June 15, 2012

Technology in the Truck: Changing the Game

SCHAUMBURG, IL - Automating can seem overwhelming — something only the “big boys” do. Today, technology innovation has put automation within the reach of any carrier.

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Fuel•by Lexi Tucker•June 15, 2012

Lake Michigan Mailers to Convert Service Fleet to accept LPG and Gasoline

Lake Michigan Mailers, Inc. announced that it will begin converting its service vehicle fleet to run on both liquefied propane gas (LPG) also known as propane autogas and gasoline.

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Sustainability•by Staff•June 15, 2012

Aura Receives $420,000 Order for All-Electric Transport Refrigeration

EL SEGUNDO, CA – Aura Systems, Inc. announced that it received approximately $420,000 in orders for its all-electric transport refrigeration systems for mid-size trucks from one customer.

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Sustainability•by Staff•June 15, 2012

Call for Sustainability All-Star Nominations

TORRANCE, CA – "Green Fleet" magazine is looking for nominations of individuals who have made significant contributions to environmental sustainability in the fleet industry.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•June 15, 2012

Healthy Lifestyles Promoted by Pilot Flying J, Truckers to Triathletes

KNOXVILLE, TN – As part of its commitment to better health, Pilot Flying J is teaming up with Truckers to Triathletes (T2T) to help support professional drivers to maintain healthy lifestyles.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•June 14, 2012

<i>Black Book</i> Says Seasonal Drop in Resale Values on the Horizon

Resale values have been high for the past two years-plus in the wake of the automotive industry’s 2009 downturn, but recent values haven’t been quite as strong in a number of vehicle categories. As for fleet vehicle segments that are retaining value, core 'fleet' sedans, have resale values that are staying strong.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•June 14, 2012

Texas DOT Approves 80 mph Speed Limit on Austin Area Roads

Texas now has more than 3,000 miles zoned at 75 mph or higher, and 575 miles posted at 80 mph.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•June 13, 2012

U.S. DOT Issues New Plan and $2.4M in Funding to Prevent Distracted Driving

The 'Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving' plan encourages the remaining 11 states without distracted driving laws to enact and enforce this type of legislation. It also asks the auto industry to adopt new guidelines for technology to reduce the potential for distraction on devices built into, or brought into, vehicles.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•June 13, 2012

EPA Says Nissan’s 2013 Altima to Get 31 MPG Combined

Nissan said the Altima is arriving at dealer showrooms later this month.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•June 13, 2012

GM Boosts 2013-MY Volt EV-Only Range and Overall Fuel Efficiency

The charge time for the 2013 model-year Volt will be longer than the 2012 model, due to the greater EV-only mode range, with a full charge taking 4.25 hours on a 240V charging system and 10.5 hours on a 120V system.

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